West Ham United are on the verge of signing Cliftonville teenager Sean Moore despite interest from Celtic and Newcastle United.
That is according to a report from the Belfast Telegraph, who claim that a deal for Moore to join West Ham is now ‘all but done’.
It’s stated that West Ham are paying around £170,000 up front to sign Moore but the fee could rise to around £500,000.
Cliftonville will also have a hefty sell-on clause as they want a cut of any future success the teenager has with the Hammers.
The report even claims that West Ham made an offer to sign Moore in January but no deal was done.
David Moyes’ men haven’t given up though and they now appear to be on the verge of landing their man.
It’s noted that Everton, Newcastle United, Celtic and Ipswich Town were among the clubs interested in signing Moore.
West Ham are going to win the race though, beating all of the interested clubs to the teenager’s signature.
Who is West Ham United-bound Sean Moore?
Moore has emerged in the Cliftonville ranks and is making quite a name for himself in Northern Ireland.
The 17-year-old has already played 35 times for the Cliftonville first team and has bagged six goals as well as three assists.
Primarily a winger who can play on either flank, Moore is capable of playing as a wing back if needed.
The hype surrounding Moore has been building and Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin has hailed him as a ‘special talent’.
Moore has shown so much talent that he has even been compared to Lionel Messi over in Northern Ireland.
That’s pretty lofty stuff but Moore has been a wanted man of late – and not just by a host of clubs.
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been vying for Moore’s services as he qualifies for both nations.
West Ham won’t care too much right now; if they beat Newcastle and Celtic to Moore’s signature, they may well land a massive coup for the future.
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